Telephone-directory fixture



Jan. 22, 1929. 1,699,895

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Application filed Aprfl as, 192:5. Serial a... 25,023.

This invention relates to a hanger for telephone directories, and books or the like.

In the past, such directories were frequently suspended by cables attached thereto in some manner. The directory frequently becomes distorted, leaves became loose and a general dilapidated appearance follows, since the same was not rigidly supported.

The objects of this invention seek to provide a hanger that will firmly support the di rectory so that distortion will be eliminated, that will rigidly hold the directory and tend to maintain the same from coming apart, and that will tend to clamp the leaves together at their rear margins.

/Vith these and other objects in view which will become more apparent in the following description and disclosures, this invention comprises the novel structure and combina tions hereinafter described and more particularly pointed out and defined in the ap pended claims.

In the accompanying drawings which illustrate a preferred embodiment of this in vention and in which similar reference numerals refer to similar features in the different views:

Figure 1 is an elevational view of a directory sustained in pendant position by my improved hanger.

Figure 2 is an enlarged front elevational view of the hanger per se.

Figure 3 is a reduced and broken side elevational view of the hanger.

Figure at is an enlarged elevational view of the hanger support from which the directory may be suspended.

Figure 5 is a fragmentary and elevational view of the directory showing the manner of attaching the directory. 1

Figure 6 is a sectional view through an end post of the hanger.

Referring to the drawings, which illustrate one embodiment of this invention, it will be noted that the hanger comprises a pair of sectional end posts. Each post consists of a hollow internally threaded mem- 7 her 1 in which a screw 2 is adjustably threaded. A wire rod 3 has its ends curled around one of the posts and extends in the form of two spaced parallel strands 3 and 3 to the other post. The two strands are wrapped around such other post and a loop 1 is formed in the closed terminal. of the strands. The strands 3 and 3 are so attached that they lie inwardly of the posts:

A pair (Jfuangle members 5 are securedin spaced relation upon the posts and are adapted to be clamped together upon the back of the directory as shown in Figure 5. In referring to said figure, it will be noted that the angle members fit over the longitudinally extending rear corners of the clirectory and the wire strands 3 and 3 are in serted between the leaves. When the screws 2 are tightened, the angle members will be clampd against the sides of the directory thereby. tending to hold the same in as sembled relation.

The hanger may be attached to the directory in various ways. It may be assembled by removing the screws and the angle 1nemher 5 adjacent the head of the screws. The strands of wire 3 anc 3 may then be positioned between the leaves of the directory and the unrenioved angle member positioned against its corner of the directory; the other angle member may then be placed in position and the screws 2 inserted in the'hollow section of the post. It is also possible to loosen the screws sufiiciently to spread the posts 5 so that they may pass on opposite sides of the directory while the strands of Wire are placed between the leaves. It will then only be necessary to properly position the angle members over the rear longitudinal corners of the directory and tighten the screws.

A key ring 6 or the like may be attached to the wire loop 4: for receiving a chain or cable 7 from which the directory may be suspended from some suitable support.

In Figures 1 and a I have illustrated such a support. The same consists of a plate 8 having an apertured stud 9 for receiving a slide bolt 10 which is provided with an upper head 11, with a coil spring 12 confined between the head and the said stud; the chain 7 being attached to the slide bolt. The plate 8 may be attached to the wall or the like and for this purpose it is provided with suitable apertures 13.

From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that a very eificient hanger for suspending a directory or the like has been provided which securely holds and supports the directory and reinforces the same so that it will better withstand the wear and tear of use.

I am aware that numerous details of construction may be varied through a wide range without departing from the principles IOU of, this invention, and I therefore do; not purpose limiting the patent granted, other- Wise thanneeessitated by the prior art.

I claim as my invention: 1 .5 1. In a book hanger, a pair of members, bolts extending through said members for clamping the same against the sides of the book, and means connected to and extending between said posts adapted for insertion. 10 between the leaves of the book for anchoring thesaine to said members.

2. Ina book hanger, a pair of angle menu bers for en aging the rear longitudinal cornersof the ook, a pair of posts connected to I the angle members near their upper and lower extremities for clamping the said members against the book, andwire means e11- gaging with and extending between the said posts for insertion between the leaves of the book for anchoring the book to the angle members a a In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed in name.

IIDWARD A. KOELLING, 

